Parkinsonia 
Reducing the impacts of WONS within Cape York Peninusla
Weeds of National significance (WONS) are weeds endorsed
by the Australian governments with agricultural,
forestry and environmental impacts. Twenty WONS were identified through
the 71
weed species assessed and ranked under the Australian Government
framework.
Within Cape York there are 6 WONS identified for control
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Pond Apple
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Olive Hymenachne
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Rubber vine
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Lantana
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Parkinsonia
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Salvinia
During the next 12 months our staff will be strategically survey and controlling these weeds across the greater area of Cape York by addressing the containment lines and outlying infestations. The project also entails the control of new infestations in accordance with CYWAFAP's rapid response program to ensure any new infestations of invasive weeds particularly Pathenium are managed. To report sightings of Parthenium in Cape York please contact our pest management officers on (07)40695020.
This project has been funded through Caring for Our County.